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WHO'S  HOOSIER 


WHO'S    HOOSIER 


By 
WILBUR  D.  NESBIT 


VOL.  I 


INDIANAPOLIS 

THE  BOBBS-MERRILL  CO. 

PUBLISHERS 


Copyright    191 1 
The  Bobbs  Merrill  Co. 


WHO'S  HOOSIER 


WHO'S  HOOSIER 

ADE,  GEORGE— Born  in  Kcntland  in  1866. 
(rraduatcd  fiuin  I'urdue,  thrilling  a  large  audience 
!)}•  his  burning  words  to  the  effect  that  Rome  was 
not  built  in  twenty-four  hours.  Attended  also  the 
National  Republican  Convention  in  1908.  Dis- 
gusted l)y  the  fickleness  of  politics  he  abandoned  his 
ambition  to  be  a  postmaster  and  continued  writing. 
At  the  age  of  3  he  puzzled  the  family  by  his  ma- 
nipulation of  his  alphabet  blocks.  Later  in  life  he 
exemplified  the  proverb,  that  as  the  twig  is  bent 
the  tree  is  inclined  by  restoring  the  alphabet  to  its 
rightful  position  in  American  letters.  His  ideals 
are  u^sop  and  Cadmus.  Has  written  and  published 
many  books,  which  have  all  been  sold.  Has  writ- 
ten many  musical  comedies  and  plain  comedies 
which  have  all  been  played.  Many  of  them  have 
not  yet  played  out.  Is  a  bachelor  at  the  time  of 
going  to  jiress.  Handsome  as  a  Greek  god,  but 
without  the  marble  heart  characterizing  same. 
Fond  of  golf,  mountain  climbing,  quoits,  sailing, 
checkers  and  welsh  rarebits.     Lives  on  a  palatial 

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scale  at  Hazcldcn  Farm,  Brook,  Ind.,  where  he 
has  a  stud  of  two  automobiles  and  a  windmill. 
Keeps  house  at  the  Chicago  Athletic  Club.  Went 
around  the  world  with  Ort  Wells,  thus  breaking  the 
record  for  that  feat.  Chosen  Presiflcnt  of  the  In- 
diana Society  in  1910.  Is  a  trustee  of  I'tu'due  Uni- 
versity. Also  grand  consul  of  Sigma  Chi  in  1909. 
One  of  the  few  men  wdio  have  made  money  from 
their  morals.  Motto!  "Fill  out  the  line,  let  the 
Caps  come  Where  they  may." 

ALLEN,  E.  M.—  Born  at  Richmond,  1873.  At- 
tended Earlham  until  his  feelings  were  hurt,  then 
went  to  Purdue.  Graduated  1896.  Made  locomo- 
tives in  Pittsburg,  then  made  steel  for  awhile,  but 
became  interested  in  silicia  and  magnesia  brick  mak- 
ing. (Note:  This  was  not  silesia,  the  dress 
goods.)  In  1903  became  president  of  Fayette  Mfg. 
Co.,  which  w^as  later  sold  to  the  Harbison  Walker 
Refractories  Co.  Mr.  Allen  remained  as  president 
of  his  old  company  and  director  in  the  other  until 
1905.  In  1906  he  organized  and  became  president 
of  the  American  Refractories  Co.,  Chicago.  Ex- 
plored in  Austria  and  located  magnesia  beds.  Or- 
ganized Austro-American  Magnesite  Co.  of  Raden- 
thein,  Austria.  Alternates  between  America  and 
Europe ;  is  a  tired  business  man. 


WHO'S  ii()()S11':r 

ALLEN,  WILLIAM  KEEGAN  —  P.orn  in  Evans- 
ville,  March  4,  nSuS.  I'jitcrcd  railroad  business  in 
1890,  Now  secretary  and  treasurer  Elgin,  Joliet  & 
Eastern  Railway  and  looking  forward  hopefully. 
He  is  unmarried,  but  offers  no  excuse. 

ALLING,  CHARLES,  Jr.—  Born  at  Madison  in 
1865.  Graduated  llanover  and  University  of  Mich- 
igan, receiving  so  many  degrees  he  felt  like  old  man 
Fahrenheit.  Admitted  to  the  bar  in  i888,  and 
began  practicing  law  in  Chicago.  Has  been  in 
politics  ever  since ;  also  an  elder  in  Presbyterian 
church,  (irand  consul  Sigma  Chi,  1907-1909.  In 
handsomest-man  contest  of  Indiana  Society  de- 
clared Jwrs  conconrs,  191 1.  Unmarried,  but  open 
to  argument. 

ARNT,  CHARLES  E.— Born  in  Michigan  City, 
1862.  At  an  early  age  it  was  discovered  that  he 
wrote  his  name  as  illegibly  as  any  bank  president 
in  the  world.  The  future  therefore,  became  simple. 
and  he  is  now  president  of  the  Citizens'  Bank  of 
Michigan  City. 

AUSTIN,  WILLIAM  BADEN  —  Born  at  Rensse- 
laer in  i860.  Named  \V.  Baden  in  honor  of  famous 
spot  in  native  state.     15.  A.  Wabash  College.     On 

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one  occasion  led  all  the  classes  at  Wabash  College, 
but  eluded  them  by  running  up  the  court  house 
alley.  Practiced  law  until  he  came  to  Chicago  in 
1900.  Since  then  has  pierpont-morganed  in  a  quiet 
way.  The  wolf  never  howls  at  his  door;  he  is 
interested  in  a  fur  store.  Suburb  of  Chicago 
named  for  him.  Is  a  Republican  and  a  Presby- 
terian and  has  refused  many  political  appointments. 
Took  second  prize  as  declaimer  at  Wabash.  Promi- 
nently mentioned  in  Indiana  Appellate  Court  reports 
as  the  nucleus  of  a  decision  granting  men  the  right 
to  give  away  beverages  in  their  own  homes.  Home 
address  now  25  Scott  St.  Author  of :  "  The 
Deficit  and  How  to  Relieve  It." 


ADER,  FRANK  D.—  Born  in  Putnam  County ; 
once  a  member  of  Indiana  legislature ;  ran  for  pros- 
ecuting attorney  of  Putnam  and  Montgomery  Coun- 
ties when  Alton  B.  Parker  ran  for  president  — 
same  result  in  each  case;  came  to  Chicago  in  1905, 
left  law  for  lumber.  Freezing  point  Mason, 
Shriner  and  Knight  Templar. 


BEARDSLEY,  ALBERT  R.— Born  in  Ohio  in 
1847.  ^^'as  state  representative  in  1899  and  state 
senator  in  1 905-1 907,  but  denies  that  he  is  a  law- 

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yer.     Operates  a  large  brick  and  stone   factory  at 
Elkhart. 


BEARDSLEY,        ANDREW        HUBBELL  —  His 

friends  call  him  "  Hub."  Born  Septcnihcr  25,  1864, 
on  a  farm  near  Granger,  Ind.  At  an  early  age  he 
heard  of  Kalamazoo,  and  went  there  to  find  out 
whether  there  really  was  such  a  place.  He  reports 
that  there  was.  Went  to  Elkhart  twenty-five  years 
ago  to  manufacture  things,  and  has  been  unwilling 
to  quit. 

BEASLEY,  JOHN  T.— Was  not  a  director  of 
anything  when  he  became  a  native  of  Sullivan 
•County  in  i860.  Is  now  president  and  director  U. 
S.  Trust  Co.,  of  Terre  Haute;  director  Qiicago, 
Terre  Haute  &  S.  E.  Railway;  director  Indian- 
apolis &  Cincinnati  Traction  Co. ;  Director  Citizens 
Gas  &  Fuel  Co. ;  director  Commercial  Club  of 
Terre  Haute ;  trustee  Terre  Haute  Savings  Bank ; 
trustee  Rose  Orphans'  Home ;  trustee  Y.  M.  C.  A. ; 
member  of  the  general  assembly  for  three  years.  Is 
a  lawyer,  of  course. 

BECKER,  LEON  V.— Born,  1808,  in  Kosciusko 
County.  Went  to  Fort  Wayne  in  1883,  and  in  1889 
caught  the  train  for  Chicago.     Now  resident  part- 


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ner  of  Wolf  &  Co.,  and  encourages  insurance  agents 
to  send  you  calendars. 

BEVERIDGE,  ALBERT  J.— Born  in  Highland 
County,  Ohio.  Westward  the  star  of  Albert  took 
its  way.  Practiced  law  in  Indianapolis  until  they 
elected  him  U.  S.  Senator  in  1899.  See  U.  S.  His- 
tory of  the  next  twelve  years.     He  made  most  of  it. 

BINGHAM,  JOHN  W.— Born  in  Evansville, 
February  12,  1876.  Moved  to  Chicago  in  1899  to 
help  run  the  New  York  Central  Lines,  and  is  still 
helping.  He  doesn't  use  a  typewriting  machine,  but 
ought  to. 

BROWN,  WILL  H.— Born  in  Indianapolis,  1873.' 
Now  president  and  general  manager   Mais   Motor 
Truck  Co.,  of  that  city.     A  come-on-homer  of  the 
first  water  (carbonated). 

BRYANT,  FRANK  R.— Born  at  Crawfordsville, 
1877.  A.B.,  Wabash,  1897.  I"  1904  came  to 
Chicago,  and  is  now  in  the  electrical  business. 
Earnest  supporter  of  Indiana  literary  outj^ut. 

BUFFINGTON,  EUGENE  J.—  Born  in  Guyan- 
dotte,  W.  Va.  In  1890  located  in  Anderson  with  a 
wire,  rod  and  nail  mill  in  his  valise.     In  1898  be- 

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came  treasurer,  director  and  member  executive 
committee  of  American  Steel  &  Wire  Co.,  of  Chi- 
cago. Js  president  and  director  of  about  every- 
thing between  I^last  Cary  and  Hannnond.  Lives 
in  l£vanston. 

BUCHANAN,  WILLIAM  W.— Pxjrn  in  1868  and 
resided  in  IncHanapoHs  until  1905,  when  he  came  to 
Chicago.  Is  treasurer  and  sales  manager  of  Baker- 
\'awtcr  Company,  and  a  i'resbyterian  golfer. 

BROWN,  HENRY  B.—  Born  at  Mt.  Vernon,  O., 
sixty  years  ago.  Began  teaching  school  at  16. 
Realized  that  if  the  young  idea  should  be  taught  to 
shoot  it  ought  to  know'  where  the  target  was,  so 
established  the  Northern  Indiana  Normal  School  at 
\'alparaiso;  it  is  now  a  university  and  the  second 
largest  school  in  this  country. 

BOYLE,  LAWRENCE  P.— Born  in  Huntington 
County.  In  1884  came  to  Chicago,  but  was  mayor 
of  Huntington  before  that.  Practices  law%  keeps 
out  of  politics,  and  is  happy. 

BAKER.  FRANCIS  E.—  Born  at  Goshen  in  i860. 
Doesn't   look   it.     Literar}-   editor  of   University  of 

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Michigan  college  paper  once.  Read  law  with  his 
father,  practiced  law  in  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  until  1885, 
when  he  returned  to  Goshen  and  became  member 
of  the  firm  of  Baker  and  Baker.  Later  partner 
with  Charles  W.  Miller.  Elected  judge  of  Indiana 
Supreme  Court  in  1898.  Appointed  judge  of  U.  S. 
Circuit  Court  of  Appeals  in  1901.  Umpired  ball 
game  at  Ade's  farm  in  1910.  Lives  in  Goshen; 
married;  three  children. 

BRANNUM,  WILLIAM  S.— Born  in  Union 
County  in  1 861.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1894  and  went 
into  lumber  business.  Enough  said.  Expert  fisher- 
man and  duck  hunter.  Does  both  at  once.  Pre- 
fers that  to  banquets. 

BOND,  RALPH  A.—  Born  in  Fort  Wayne  in  1878. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1900.  Law  and  literature  be- 
ing cro.wded  he  went  into  lumber. 

BROWN,  LAWRENCE  E.— Born  in  Thorntown, 
1865.  Lived  in  Indianapolis  until  12  years  ago, 
when  he  came  to  Chicago.  Head  of  claim  depart- 
ment of  Continental  Casualty  Company. 

BECKER,  BENJAMIN  VOGEL  —  Lawyer ;  born 
Warsaw,   Ind.,  June  20,   1871.     Came  to  Chicago 

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from  Fort  Wayne,  1887,  and  began  to  read  law; 
was  admitted  to  the  bar  by  Supreme  Court  of  Illi- 
nois, 1892,  and  Supreme  Court  of  U.  S.,  1900,  and 
continued  in  office  of  Jacob  Newman ;  admitted  to 
partnership  in  1898  in  present  firm  of  Newman, 
Northrup,  Levison  &  Becker.  Director  in  several 
corporations. 

BAUR,  JACOB  —  Chemist,  pharmacist ;  born 
Louisville,  Ky.,  October  12,  1856;  graduate  Phila- 
delphia College  of  Pharmacy,  1881 ;  was  in  drug 
business  in  Terre  Plaute,  1869-1890;  also  in  flour 
mill  business  there,  1887-1888;  since  1888,  presi- 
dent and  treasurer  Liquid  Carbonic  Co.,  also  presi- 
dent and  treasurer  l^'ederal  Brass  Works.  Member 
societies  of  chemical  industry  of  England  and 
America,  American  I'harmaceutical  Association. 
Re])ul)lican.     Episcoi)alian.     Recreation:     Golf. 

BARR,  WILLIAM  BUTLER  —  General  freight 
agent,  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co. ;  born  in 
Washington  County,  Ind.,  July  16,  1854.  Edu- 
cated in  public  schools  of  Washington  and  Johnson 
Counties,  Ind.,  and  at  Hanover  College,  Ind. ;  has 
been  in  the  railroad  business  for  twenty  years ; 
since  1900  in  present  position  as  general  freight 
agent  of  the  Chicago  Terminal  Transfer  R.  R.  Co. 

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BARTH,  LEWIS  L.— Born  South  Bend,  Ind., 
1850.  Began  business  career  in  1869  as  book- 
keeper for  father  in  hunber  and  grain,  lias  been 
in  himber  business  in  Chicago  since  1879;  "vice- 
president  and  director  Edward  Hines  Lumber  Co., 
since  1892;  also  director  John  E.  Burns  Lumber 
Co.,  North  Wisconsin  Lumber  and  ^Ifg.  Co.  (Hay- 
ward,  Wis.),  Iron  River  Lumber  Co.  (Iron  River, 
Wis.),  White  River  Lumber  Co.  (Mason,  Wis.). 
Repubhcan.  Recreations :  Fishing,  motoring  and 
golf. 

BANKS,  ALEXANDER  FRENCH  —  Born  Craw- 
ford County,  Ind.,  1861.  Entered  railway  service 
with  the  St.  Louis  &  Southeastern  Ry.  Co.,  1877, 
since  which  he  was  consecutively  contracting  agent 
for  same,  1878-1880,  at  Evansville,  Ind.  Since 
1900  president  Elgin,  Joliet  &  Eastern  Ry.  and 
Chicago,  Lake  Shore  &  Eastern  Ry.  Director  Con- 
tinental and  Commercial  National  Bank,  Commer- 
cial National  Safe  Deposit  Co.,  Allis-Chalmers  Co., 
South  Chicago  Savings  Bank. 

BOYD,  EDWARD  B.—  Born  Greencastle,  Ind., 
July  18,  1 86 1.  Began  railway  service,  1883,  in 
general  offices  C,  R.  I.  &  P.  Ry. ;  assistant  to  the 
vice-president  "  Gould  system  "  since  January  i, 
1908.     Republican.     Recreation :     Outdoor  sports. 

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BINYON,  LEWIS  DEXTER  —  Brick  nianufac- 
Uircr.  liorn  Cedar  Lake,  Jnd.,  April  13,  1871. 
Taught  district  school  in  Lake  County,  Ind.,  until 
coming  to  Chicago  in  1888;  was  employed  by  Hib- 
bard.  Spencer,  Bartlett  &  Co.  a  short  time,  then  in 
wholesale  department  of  Marshall  ¥\ek\  &  Co. 
three  years ;  identified  with  brick  manufacturing  in- 
dustry since  1893  and  became  secretary  S.  S.  Kini- 
l)all  P>rick  Co.,  in  1902,  and  president  in  1907. 

BUCKINGHAM,     GEORGE     TRACY  —  Lawyer  ; 

born  I)eli)hi,  Ind.,  .April  21,  1864;  educated  com- 
mon schools  and  normal  school,  Ladoga,  Ind. ; 
studied  law  in  office  of  W.  J.  Calhoun,  Danville, 
111.;  admitted  to  bar,  1890.  Was  a' member  suc- 
cessively at  Danville  of  law  firms  of  Wilson  & 
pjuckingham,  Buckingham  &  Dysert,  Buckingham, 
Dysert  &  Troup,  Buckingham  &  Troup,  1893- 
1908;  came  to  Chicago,  May  i,  1908,  at  invitation 
of  surviving  members  of  firm  of  Defrees,  Brace  & 
Ritter,  after  death  of  William  Brace,  firm  becoming 
Defrees,  Buckingham,  Ritter  &  Campbell,  which 
continues  as  Defrees,  Buckingham,  Ritter,  Camp- 
bell &  Eaton.  President  and  ciiief  owner  of  Dan- 
ville Belt  Coal  Co.  While  at  Danville  organized 
or  was  financially  interested  in  following  com- 
panies: Ike  Stern  Co.,  mercantile  corporation, 
Danville  Department   Store,   Kelly  Coal   Co.,  Con- 

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sumers'  Coal  Co.,  Vermilion  County  Coal  Co., 
Traer  Coal  Co.,  and  various  traction  companies, 
allied  with  the  Illinois  Traction  Co.  Was  district 
attorney  Wabash  Ry.  Co.  and  then  and  now  general 
counsel  Illinois  Coal  Operators'  Association. 
Toastmaster  Indiana  Society  banquet,  191  o. 

BURTT,  JOSEPH  BEATTY  —  Born  in  Clark 
County,  1862.  Went  to  college,  became  a  lawyer. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1899.  Orator,  reformer  and 
humanitarian.  Member  Sane  Fourth  Association, 
President  Fraternal  Education  Association  and 
other  organizations.  Democrat,  Congregationalist, 
32d  degree  Mason,  K.  P.,  Odd  Fellow. 

CALDWELL,  GEORGE  B.— Born  in  New  York 
State  in  1863.  Went  to  banking  in  Indianapolis 
in  1899,  now  manager  bond  department  Continental 
and  Commercial  National  Bank,  Chicago. 


CAMPBELL,  MARVIN  — Twin  brother  of  My- 
ron, both  born  March  13,  1849,  near  Valparaiso. 
Taught  school  for  three  years.  Since  1870  has 
been  a  merchant,  manufacturer  and  banker  in  South 
Bend.  Was  state  senator  1883  to  1885.  Metho- 
dist ;  trustee  of  De  Pauw. 

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CAREY,  LAWRENCE  D.—  I'>orn  in  Pennsylvania 
thirty-tivc  \cais  ago.  Taught  school  in  his  native 
state  and  in  Ohio,  milking  cows  and  pitching  hay 
(luring  his  spare  moments.  Entered  Valparaiso 
University  in  1897,  later  took  up  the  practice  of 
law  at  Monticcllo  and  drifted  into  politics.  Con- 
tinues to  drift. 


CARLISLE,      CHARLES      ARTHUR  — Born      in 

Chillicothe,  Ohio,  in  1864.  Self-made  man,  and  a 
good  job.  Railroaded,  except  two  years  at  mold- 
ing public  opinion  on  Ohio  State  Journal,  until  in 
the  '90's,  when  he  adopted  Indiana  as  his  own. 
Brevetted  colonel  for  gallant  service  on  guberna- 
torial staff.  Once  boomed  for  governor.  Director, 
advertising  manager,  traffic  manager  and  purchas- 
ing agent  for  Studebakers.  Writes  a  poetic  hand. 
Home,  South  Bend. 

CUSHING,  GUY  M.— Parents  found  him  in  a 
stocking  Christmas  morning,  1877.  Schooled  at 
Kcndallville ;  universitied  at  Valparaiso,  graduated 
Hahnemann  Medical  College,  Chicago,  1900. 
Grachiated  Medical  Department  U.  of  I.,  1904. 
Does  nothing  but  surgery.  Professor  of  surgery 
Hahnemann  Medical  College.  Attending  surgeon 
St.    Bernard   and    Pullman    Hospitals.     Expert   on 

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appendicitis;  we  wrote  an  appendix   for  this  book 
and  he  cut  it  out. 

CROSBIE,  HADLEY  M.—  Born  four  miles  south- 
west of  Thorntown,  Boone  County,  December  6, 
1848.  Rocked  in  -Quaker  Cradle;  moved  to  Iowa- 
in  a  prairie  schooner  in  1857;  attended  Sugar  Plains 
Academy,  1868-1869.  Taught  school,  studied  the- 
ology, preached  —  then  became  life  insurance  agent. 
Been  twenty-three  years  with  Northwestern  Life 
Co. 

COCKRUM,  OAKLEY  B.— Born  in  Booneville, 
1883.  Moved  to  Indianapolis  at  age  of  6. 
Learned  early  rising  at  Culver.  Skipping  hastily 
over  his  departure  from  that  institution,  which 
occurred  the  morning  after  Hallowe'en  in  1899, 
we  point  with  pride  to  the  fact  that  he  is  now 
assistant  general  land  and  tax  agent  of  the  New 
York  Central  Lines.  Delta  Phi,  Phi  Delta  Theta, 
Scottish  Rite,  Shrine  and  Odd  Fellows  —  and  once 
had  the  grip. 

CRAVENS.  JOSEPH  MARSHALL  —  J'.orn  in  Jef- 
ferson County,  1859.  '^^  '^S^  of  18  went  to  Craw- 
fordsville  in  quest  of  learning,  and  remained  there 
five  years.  Took  up  the  practice  of  law  in  i\Iadison, 
following  it  for  five  years.     The  high  cost  of  living 

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made  him  sec  the  advantages  of  the  farm  and  he 
went  hack  to  natnre.  Remained  there  ever  since 
with  the  excei)tion  of  helpinj^  in  state  legislature 
during  terms  of  1903,  1905,  1907.  kjii.  Demo- 
cratic floor  leader  and  unmarried. 

COFFIN.  CHARLES  EMMETT  —  On  July  13, 
1849,  he  selected  Salem,  Ind.,  as  his  hirthplace, 
hut  later  regretted  his  hasty  action  and  moved  to 
lUoomington.  After  giving  IMoomington  a  reason- 
ahle  length  of  time  to  become  worthy  of  him,  he 
went  on  to  Indianapolis  and  entered  the  real  estate 
l)usiness.  Is  the  author  of  a  book  entitled,  "  The 
(Jist  of  Whist  ":  belongs  to  the  Knights  of  Pythias, 
the  IVI.  E.  church  and  the  Repul)lican  party,  and 
says  he  is  seventh  in  line  frt>m  Tristram  Coffin  of 
Nantucket,  IMass.     Tristram  has  never  denied  it. 

COLEMAN,  W.  H.—  Native  of  Pennsylvania. 
Tried  school  teaching  in  New  York.  Found  he 
could  never  get  rich  at  it.  Went  into  the  lumber 
business  at  Indianapolis,  and  soon  hatl  to  hire  people 
to  help  count  his  money.  Says  he  makes  it  a  rule 
to  avoid  publicity.  P>y  long  practice  has  become 
an  able  avoider. 

CRABILL,  WILL  G.—  Claims  that  he  was  "  Ixjrn 
on   the  banks  of   the   Wabash,"   but  probably  was 

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born  on  only  one  of  them.  Has  lived  in  South 
Bend  since  1882,  and  attended  the  law  department 
of  the  University  of  Michigan  in  1890-1891.  Mar- 
ried in  1893.  Since  then  has  been  practicing  law, 
because  if  he  didn't  somebody  else  would. 

CROCKETT,  ELMER  — Born  in  St.  Joseph 
County,  1844.  h'oresecing  that  public  opinion 
would  have  to  be  molded  for  some  time  to  come, 
he-  became  a  printer  Facilis  asccnsiis  tripdium,  as 
Dante  observed.  In  1872  he  founded  the  South 
Bend  Tribune  and  is  now  president  of  the  company. 
Helped  save  the  country  in  the  early  '6o's. 

COVERT,  WILLIAM  CHALMERS  —  Born  re- 
publican in  Democrat  county  of  Johnson.  Raised 
in  a  community  that  never  has  had  a  law-suit,  a 
bridge  party  or  a  dance.  Walked  two  miles  and 
a  half  every  day  to  school,  and  has  never  forgotten 
his  lessons.  Early  fondness  for  fried  chicken 
showed  his  theological  trend.  Could  read  and 
speak  Latin  at  12.  Studied  law,  but  learned  that 
Walter  Fisher  and  handsome  Charley  Ailing  were 
planning  to  be  Blackstones.  (Not  hotels.)  Gradu- 
ated for  the  ministry  at  McCormick  Theological 
Seminary.  Now  pastor  Forty-first  Street  Presby- 
terian church.  Has  published  volume  of  sermons 
and   other   writings.     Works   hard    at   chaplaining 

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Indiana  Society.  Golfer  and  trout  fisherman,  yet 
neither  swears  nor  lies!  Held  his  temper  admir- 
ably when  Judge  Baker  called  him  out  for  stealing 
third  at  Ade's  farm.     Others  held  the  judge. 


COLLIER,  CLINTON  C,  M.  D.—  Born  in  Sullivan 
County,  1876.  U.  S.  held  big  celebration  that  year. 
Caught  a  big  fish  at  age  of  4  —  he  says.  Folks 
moved  to  Kansas,  and  at  age  of  17  our  hero  started 
out  to  see  the  world.  Looked  it  over  as  far  as 
Texas  and  concluded  if  it  was  as  big  the  other 
way  as  the  way  he  had  come  it  was  a  whopper, 
Wliiled  away  idle  moments  in  Missouri  writing 
insurance.  Fished  his  way  to  Tennessee,  and 
when  Spanish-American  war  broke  out  rushed  to  the 
front  with  2d  Tennessee.  Transferred  to  regular 
army.  What  Sherman  said  of  war  is  nursery  talk 
compared  to  Collier's  estimate.  Came  to  Chicago, 
studied  medicine,  quit  fishing,  and  is  prosperous. 

COMSTOCK,  DANIEL  W.— Born  in  Ohio;  grad- 
uated from  the  civil  war  as  assistant  adjutant-gen- 
eral. In  1880  was  elected  city  attorney  of  Rich- 
mond, Ind.  Later  became  prosecuting  attorney, 
state  senator,  circuit  judge  and  appellate  judge. 
Now  practicing  law  at  Richmond  and  listening  for 
his  country's  call. 

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CONKEY,  WALTER  BLAKESLEY  —  Born  Ster- 
ling, Ontario,  July,  1858.  Learned  the  trade  of 
printer  in  Chicago,  and  as  a  very  young  man 
started  in  business  on  his  own  account  on  a  small 
scale;  built  up  the  W.  B.  Conkey  Co.,  of  which 
he  has  been  president  from  the  start,  now  having 
a  plant  at  Hammond,  Ind.,  and  general  offices  in 
Chicago.  Has  printed  some  of  the  largest  books 
and  most  extensive  editions  ever  turned  out  in  this 
country.  Few  center  tables  without  a  Conkey  book 
beside  the  photograph  album. 

CONRAD,  PLATT  M.—  Began  living  in  Indiana 
in  1890,  when  he  moved  from  Chicago  to  Conrad, 
where  he  continues  to  get  his  letters,  and  do  such 
voting  as  will  not  interfere  with  his  banking  busi- 
ness. 

CROXTON,      HUGH      WORTHINGTON  —  Born 

Jackson,  Mich.,  1879;  graduated  Fort  Wayne  High 
School,  1897.  Began  in  real  estate  business  in 
Chicago,  1901 ;  real  estate  expert  Cook  County. 
Republican.     Presbyterian. 

CARPENTER,  HOWARD  C—  Was  for  •  seven 
years  sales  and  advertising  manager  South  Bend 
Watch  Co. ;  is  now  in  similar  position  with  Rock- 
ford  Watch  Co.     Served  in  Porto  Rican  campaign 

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during   Spanish-American   war ;   active   in   humane 
work;  lecturer  on  salesmanship  and  advertising. 

CARRY,  EDWARD  FRANCIS  —  Born  Fort 
Wayne,  1867;  educated  in  public  schools.  First 
vice-president  and  general  manager  American  Car 
&  Foundry  Co. 

CLENNY,  JAMES  EDISON  —  Born  Lynn,  1854; 
educated  Winchester  (Ind.)  High  School  and  Day- 
ton (O.)  Commercial  School.  Was  with  Crume  & 
Sefton  Mfg.  Co.,  as  bookkeeper,  May  13,  1878- 
January  i,  1888;  elected  secretary  and  treasurer; 
resigned,  October  i,  1888,  to  organize  the  J.  W. 
Sefton  Mfg.  Co.,  Anderson,  Ind.  Since  October, 
1909,  2d  vice-president,  treasurer  and  general  man- 
ager. Director  Monroe  National  Bank,  Moehle 
Lithographic  Co.  (New  York),  Imperial  Brass  Co.; 
vice-president  and  director  American  Foil  Co. 

CAYLOR,  WORTH  ERNEST  —  Lawyer ;  born 
Hamilton  County,  Ind.,  August  25,  1867;  gradu- 
ated De  Pauw  University,  A.B.,  1890;  LL.B.,  1891. 
Was  chief  clerk  for  the  law  firm  of  Ilamline,  Scott 
&  Lord,  1891-1895;  assistant  city  attorney,  1895- 
1897;  practiced  alone,  1897-1904;  in  1904  formed 
partnership  with  John  J,  Healy,  in  firm  of  Healy 
&  Caylor,  which  was  dissolved  in  1906;  since  alone. 

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CASSELL,  BYRON  — Born  Clark  County,  Ind., 
April  21,  1854.  Began  active  career  as  telegraph 
operator.  New  Albany,  Ind.,  February  20,  1870; 
promoted  to  clerk  in  treasury  department,  L.,  N., 
A.  &  C.  Ry.  Co.,  1875;  chief  clerk,  1880;  treasurer 
C.  I.  &  L.  Ry.  Co.,  May  12,  1906;  also  director  and 
assistant  secretary  Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry. ; 
director,  secretary  and  treasurer  Indiana  Stone 
R.  R.  Co. ;  director  and  secretary  Consolidated 
Stone  Co. ;  secretary  and  treasurer  Terminal  & 
Warehouse  Co.,  of  Louisville. 

CARTER,  OLIVER  CLINTON  —  General  freight 
agent.  Born  Bloomington,  Ind.,  March  29,  1864. 
Since  April  i,  1885,  in  service  of  Louisville,  New 
Albany  &  Chicago  Ry.  and  its  successor,  the  Chi- 
cago, Indianapolis  &  Louisville  Ry.  (Monon 
Route),  as  messenger,  clerk  and  baggageman  at 
Bloomington,  Ind.,  1885-1886;  assistant  agent 
same  place,  1886-1887 ;  clerk  local  freight  office, 
Chicago,  1887-1889.  Since  August  15,  1902,  gen- 
eral freight  agent  same  road.  Recreations :  Mo- 
toring, hunting. 

CRAWFORD,  MARK  LAFAYETTE  —  Born  near 

Pierceton,   1848.     Rather  than  milk  cows,  left  the 

farm  in  the  winter  of  1857.     Journalistic  career  at 

Plymouth,  consisting  of  washing  the  type,  sawing 

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wood.  Editor  off  ere,  1  ;;.;  a  prize  to  the  lady  solving 
a  rebus  the  privilege  of  kissing  young  Crawford. 
When  he  saw  the  winner  he  went  through  the  back 
window,  neglecting  to  raise  the  sash.  After  more 
journalism  at  Warsaw  —  more  platonic  than  the 
riymouth  experience  —  he  came  to  Chicago,  con- 
nected with  U.  S.  Department  of  Commerce  and 
Labor. 

COTTON,  JOSEPH  BELL  —  Born  at  Albion, 
1865;  took  degree  of  B.S.  at  jMichigan  Agricultural 
College;  admitted  to  bar,  1888,  and  since  then  has 
practiced  in  Dulutli.  Solicitor  for  various  mining 
and  railway  companies;  officer  in  others.  Seconded 
nomination  of  Roosevelt,  1904.  Makes  political 
and  other  speeches  on  provocation.  Is  a  republi- 
can of  the  old  sch(X)l  and  always  heads  his  class. 

COX,  SANFORD  COLLINS  —  Born  at  Lafayette, 
1863.  Learned  the  alphabet  at  the  printer's  case. 
After  long  and  varied  experience  in  newspaper 
work  (which  characterizes  the  career  of  every 
newspaper  man)  he  invented  the  Cox  multi-mailer, 
which  enables  the  publishers  to  wrap,  address  and 
mail  thousands  of  copies  of  their  bulwarks  of  re- 
form in  very  short  time.  Once  went  up  in  a  bal- 
loon, and  for  a  time  lived  on  a  farm  near  Paw 
Paw,  Mich.  These  are  the  only  really  exciting  ex- 
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periences  he  has  had.     Now  lives  on  Rural  Route 
I,  Mattawan,  Mich. 

DALY,  JOHN  W.—  Born  at  Canton,  111.,  June  2, 
1868.  Began  work  as  a  telegraph  operator  on  the 
Wabash,  Now  general  passenger  traffic  manager 
New  York  Central  lines,  west,  with  headquarters  at 
Chicago.  He  has  a  private  car,  but  has  slept  in  an 
upper  berth. 

DECKER,  OLIVER  C— Born  in  Evansville, 
1866;  educated  public  and  high  schools  that  city. 
Was  connected  with  the  German  National  Bank 
there  for  eight  years,  coming  to  Chicago  in  1890. 
Was  connected  with  American  Trust  &  Savings 
Bank,  Chicago,  for  approximately  eighteen  years, 
thirteen  of  which  serving  as  assistant  cashier.  At 
present  engaged  in  bond  business  with  firm  of  Sonn- 
tag,  Decker  &  Co. 

DEFREES,  JOSEPH  HOLTON  —  Born  at  Go- 
shen, 1859.  Adopted  law  after  leaving  college. 
Practiced  in  Indiana,  then  came  to  Chicago  in  1888, 
as  a  poor  boy,  carrying  a  market  basket  with  his 
frugal  store  of  $50,000.  Every  few  days  fame 
comes  in  and  measures  him  for  a  new  laurel  band. 
Laurels  have  been  rather  destructive  to  his  hair. 
Is  a  member  of  about  every  association  in  Chicago, 
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also  owns  a  hotel  and  is  director  of  Farwell  Trust 
Co.  Served  as  president  of  Indiana  Society  with 
praiseworthy  ability.  Success  is  such  a  matter  of 
course  with  him  that  he  is  reputed  to  be  the  orig- 
inal of  the  well  known  bright  lexicon  of  youth. 

DOLMAN,  WILLIAM  L.— Born  and  raised  in 
Kokonio;  came  to  Chicago  fourteen  years  ago.  See 
city  (Hrectory. 

DOX,  CHARLES  EDWARD  —  Born  at  Terre 
Haute,  1861.  Educated  in  common  and  high 
schools  of  Terre  Haute.  Engaged  in  fire  insurance 
business  since  1881 ;  came  to  Chicago,  1900,  and 
has  since  been  manager  of  London  &  Lancashire 
Fire  Insurance  Co.,  and  Orient  Insurance  Co. ;  Mem. 
Western  Union. 


DAVIS,  GEORGE  ADE  —  Named  in  honor  of 
father  of  his  country  and  his  mother's  family. 
Born  at  Kentland  in  1884.  Champion  gopher 
catcher  of  his  set  in  Kentland,  also  excelled  in 
raising  hogs  and  so  forth.  After  making  a  forestry 
survey  of  Indiana  came  to  Chicago  and  did  news- 
paper work,  but,  wishing  to  wear  jewelry  went  into 
theatrical  business. 

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DICKEY,  WILLIAM  E.—  Born  at  Valparaiso  not 
long  ago,  and  educated  at  brother  Brown's  univer- 
sity down  there.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1890  and 
asked  constable  where  they  kept  the  ladder  of  fame. 
Joined  W.  A.  Alexander  &  Co.,  as  consulting  office 
boy,  and  is  now  a  member  of  the  firm.  Takes  a 
good  picture. 

DURBIN,  WINFIELD  TAYLOR  —  Born  at  Law- 
renceburg,  1847.  Private  in  union  army;  school 
teacher ;  wholesale  dry  goods  merchant  —  then 
moved  to  Anderson.  Helped  during  the  gas  boom.- 
Colonel  i6ist  Indiana  during  war  with  Spain. 
Governor,  1901-1905.  Political  bee  buzzes  about 
him  almost  all  the  time,  but  he  has  never  been 
stung. 

DEMING,  CHARLES  C—  Born  at  Michigan  City, 
1882.  Took  up  lumbering  as  his  life  study  and  is 
now  living  in  Martinsville,  where,  in  1910,  he  or- 
ganized the  Deming  Lumber  Co. 

DEWITT,  CARROLL  L.—  Born  in  Findlay,  Ohio, 
1863,  but  educated  in  Indianapolis.  Findlay  is  a 
town  of  gushers;  DeWitt  went  into  insurance  busi- 
ness. In  1904  moved  to  Chicago  as  Western  gen- 
eral agent  of  Newark  Fire  Insurance  Co.  Charter 
member  of  Ancient  and  Honorable  Order  of  the 

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Blue  Goose,  whatever  that  is.  Is  Most  Loyal 
Gander  of  Illinois  Pond  and  does  plain  and  fancy 
honking. 

DYE,  WILLIAM  HOLTON  —  Has  a  weakness  for 
Indianapolis,  where  he  was  born  in  1863.  Although 
he  is  a  lawyer,  he  has  never  held  a  public  office 
or  even  run  for  one.  Believes  in  conservation  and 
claims  to  have  one  of  the  most  beautiful  country 
residences  in  Indiana. 

DOUGHERTY,  HUGH  —  Born  in  darkest  Darke 
County,  O.,  in  1844.  Served  in  94th  Ohio  Vol- 
unteers and  was  taken  prisoner  at  Stone  River, 
Tenn.  Discovering  who  they  had  caught,  the  Con- 
federates for  a  time  thought  the  war  was  over. 
In  1865  located  in  Bluft'ton,  Ind.,  as  a  banker,  in 
partnership  with  Uncle  John  Studebaker.  Presi- 
dent now  of  Marion  Trust  Co.,  Indianapolis,  and 
member  of  many  directorates,  also  clubs.  Helped 
catch  the  fatted  calf  last  summer. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM  J.,  Sr.— Born  in  Michigan, 
but  moved  to  Elkhart  in  time.  Shipped  in  U.  S. 
navy  as  first-class  boy  in  1862.  At  the  close  of  the 
war  he  entrusted  the  rehabilitation  of  the  country 
to  other  hands  and  worked  as  tradesman,  railway 
man,  newspaper  owner,  drummer  and  bank  cashier. 

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He  did  these  jobs  singly,  although  he  could  have 
done  them  all  at  once.  Met  Jack  Havcrly  one  day 
and  became  his  partner.  Got  the  Haymarket  The- 
ater in  Chicago,  1887.  In  1890  secured  the  Colum- 
bia and  in  1897  sold  the  Haymarket.  In  1900  he 
and  associates  built  the  Illinois.  Has  a  country 
home,  Willowdale,  near  Crown  Point.  Has  more 
friends  and  is  the  best  friend  of  more  people  than 
anybody  else  you  can  think  of. 

EATON,  IRA  TAFT  — Born  in  Ohio,  May  15, 
1855.  Publisher.  With  D.  Appleton  &  Co.,  New 
York,  1876-1878;  then  with  A.  S.  Barnes  &  Co., 
publishers,  New  York,  until  1882,  when  came  to 
Chicago  and  assumed  charge  of  that  company's  in- 
terests in  Illinois,  continuing  until  1896;  organized 
the  firm  of  Eaton  &  Co.,  publishers,  1896,  of  which 
he  has  since  been  manager.  Republican.  Meth- 
odist.    Mason. 

EASTMAN,  JOHN  COATES— Born  Eaton,  Ind., 
December  19,  1862.  Educated  at  Ohio  State  Uni- 
versity, 1878-1882;  educated  as  civil  engineer. 
Became  owner  Chicago  Daily  Journal,  April  2, 
1904,  and  president  and  treasurer  Chicago  Journal 
Co.     Presbyterian. 

EBERHART,   F.  G.— Born  in  Mishawaka,  April 
I,     1864.     Vice-president     and     general     manager 
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Mishawaka  Woolen  Mfg.  Co.,  since  1887,  also 
officer  banks,  trust  company,  etc.  Pastime  :  Farm- 
ing.    Diversion :     Automobiling. 

ENDLICH,  CHARLES  —  llorn  in  Chicago  in  1859. 
Was  for  a  year  or  two  the  only  white  child  in 
Denver.  After  prospecting  for  gold  and  silver  in 
Colorado,  he  decided  that  the  prospecting  was  better 
at  Mishawaka,  and  has  not  been  disappointed.  He 
can  wear  a  last  year's  hat  without  causing  his  credi- 
tors to  become  nervous. 

ENGLISH,  WILLIAM  E.,  CAPTAIN,  COLONEL, 
ETC.— A.D.C.  on  staff  of  Gen.  Wheeler  during 
Spanish  war ;  A.O.C.  and  other  things  on  staffs  of 
Governors  Mount,  Durbin  and  Hanley ;  Past  Com- 
mander-in-Chief, Past  Grand  Exalted  Ruler,  Past 
Grand  Master  and  ex-President  of  nearly  every- 
thing worth  while.  Has  lived  in  Indianapolis  forty- 
six  years  and  has  become  addicted  to  the  habit. 
Elected  senator  in  1908  and  1910;  member  of  so 
many  clubs  that  he  has  to  pay  dues  every  week  in 
the  year;  owner  of  theaters,  hotels,  business  blocks 
and  a  country  residence.  Favorite  motto :  "  Taft 
and  Taffy." 

ELLIOTT,   GEORGE   B.—  Born   at   Indianapolis, 
1868.     Was  sent  to  the  legislature  in  1896.     Now 
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cares  not  who  makes  the  laws  of  a  nation  so  long 
as  he  can  underwrite  its  bonds. 


EATON,  WILLIAM  L.— Born  at  Auburn,  love- 
liest village,  etc.,  1877.  Graduated  Northwestern 
University.  Secretary  Standard  Glass  Co.  Mem- 
ber various  clubs.     Very  dignified,  ])ut  approachable. 

FRASER,  DANIEL  — Born  in  Nova  Scotia  in 
1855.  Rectified  that  error  by  locating  in  Fowler, 
Ind.,  and  practicing  law.  Writes  a  perfectly  legal 
hand,  and  it  will  require  a  sitting  of  the  supreme 
court  to  interpret  most  of  his  autobiography. 
Original  copy  can  be  seen  on  application  to  the  secre- 
tary. Most  of  it  looks  like  isothermal  lines.  Was 
once  fined  for  contempt  of  court,  but  got  his 
money's  worth.  His  first  name  is  really  Donald, 
but  when  he  writes  it  it  looks  like  anything  from 
Dairy  to  Dingit. 

FAIRBANKS,    CHARLES    WARREN  —  Born    in 

Union  County,  O.,  1852.  Began  practicing  law 
in  Indianapolis.  Elected  U.  S.  Senator  in  1897, 
reelected  1903.  Elected  vice-president  of  the 
United  States  in  1904.  Has  addressed  annual  ban- 
quet of  Indiana  Society.  Has  performed  many 
other    notable    public    services.     Got     undeserved 

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reputation  of  being  cold  and  distant  during  one 
national  campaign.  In  reality  is  compelled  to  wear 
damper  over  his  disposition  to  keep  it  from  over- 
heating. 

FAIRMAN,  FRED  W.— I5orn  at  Logansport  in 
1876.  In  1893  he  concluded  that  if  he  ever  was 
going  to  be  a  member  of  this  Society  he  had  better 
begin  qualifying,  so  he  came  to  Chicago  and  began 
specializing  in  bank  stocks  and  bonds.  Twelve 
years  later  our  hero  formed  a  partnership  with  F. 
M.  Zeiler,  under  the  name  of  Zeiler,  Fairman  & 
Co.,  to  handle  bank  stocks  and  investment  securities, 
and  is  now  able  to  talk  of  billions  as  easily  and 
nonchalantly  as  some  of  us  refer  to  the  weather. 

FAROVID,  JOHN  R.—  Born  in  Council  Bluffs, 
Iowa,  Sept.  II,  1871.  Graduated  from  Harvard 
in  1896  and  has  used  the  broad  "  a  "  ever  since. 
Organized  the  Citizens'  Trust  and  Savings  Bank  at 
Indiana  Harbor  for  the  purpose  of  becoming  presi- 
dent of  it.  Favorite  pastime :  Riding  to  and  from 
Chicago.  * 

FIELD,    ELISHA    C— Born    in    Forter    County, 

1842.     Reatl   law   with   S.   I.   Anthony;   graduated 

University  of  Michigan.     Hung  out  his  shingle  at 

Crown   Point,    1865.     Sent   to  legislature   in    1868. 

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Circuit  judge  for  ten  years.  For  twenty-three 
years  chief  of  law  department  of  L.  N.  A.  &  C. 
Ry.     For  eight  years  has  been  vice-president  and 

director.     Fnthusiastic  hunter  and  fisherman. 

FISH,  FREDERICK  SAMUEL  —  Born  in  New 
Jersey,  1852;  graduated  in  law;  realized  that  the 
Jersey  mosquito  might  have  its  patriotic  appeal,  but 
that  as  a  state  flower  it  was  a  failure ;  located  in 
South  Bend  as  director  and  general  counsel  Stude- 
baker  Brothers  Manufacturing  Co. ;  now  president 
Studebaker  Vehicle  Co.  of  New  York,  and  director 
and  chairman,  first  vice-president,  and  so  on,  of  all 
the  companies  he  cares  to  give  his  time  to.  Lives 
in  South  Bend. 

FISHBACK,  CHARLES  F.— Born  in  Indiana  in 
1856,  middle  name  is  Fremont,  after  the  General. 
Was  born  during  the  Free  Soil  campaign.  (Note: 
—  The  Free  Soil  campaign  does  not  refer  to  Wil- 
liam C.  Free.)  Practiced  law  on  the  Pacific  Coast, 
then  located  in  Chicago.  Famous  as  a  raconteur, 
and  also  wrote  a  Monon  poem  last  June. 

FREE,  WILLIAM  C— Born  in  1868  in  Alex- 
andria, but  raised  in  Prosperity  and  still  lives  in  it. 
Career  embraces  picture  frames,  crayon  .portraits, 
head  of   Illinois   Sewing   Machine   Co.,   and   Free 

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Sewing  Machine  Co.  Inventor  of  everything  he 
has  made.  Chief  programme  planner  of  the  society. 
Prominently  mentioned  in  "The  Star  Spangled 
l')anner,"  this  being  referred  to  as  the  "  land  of  the 
Free." 

FOLEY,  T.  J.— Born  in  Ohio  in  1866.  Lived  in 
h^ort  Wayne  for  twenty-one  years.  Has  helped  to 
run  the  Pennsylvania,  Baltimore  &  Ohio,  and  Union 
Pacific  Lines,  and  is  now  assistant  general  manager 
of  the  Illinois  Central.  Never  ceases  to  regret  that 
his  right  to  issue  passes  has  been  taken  away. 

FORTUNE,  WILLIAM  — Born  in  Boonevilie, 
May  27,  1863.  Got  his  education  as  reporter,  city 
editor  and  editorial  writer  in  Indianapolis.  In 
1898,  received  from  the  citizens  of  Indianapolis  a 
loving  cup  in  recognition  of  his  services  in  promoting 
the  general  welfare  of  the  city.  In  1905,  elevated 
by  the  Emperor  of  China  to  the  rank  of  mandarin 
and  decorated  with  the  order  of  the  Double  Dragon. 
President  of  all  the  Indiana  telephone  companies 
controlled  by  J.  P.  Morgan  &  Co.  Wonders  why 
the  poor  are  unhappy. 

FOSTER,  S.  M.—  Is  president  of  a  lot  of  things 
in  l'\)rt  Wayne,  and  invented  the  shirt  waist,  which 
has  brought  him  more  money  than  has  ever  been 

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earned  by  all  the  poets  of  Indiana.     Wears  a  well- 
rounded  beard,  and  is  a  graduate  of  Yale. 

FOSTER,  SAMUEL  M.— Born  in  York  State, 
1 85 1.  At  14  began  dry  goods  business  as  errand 
boy  in  New  York  city.  Saved  his  money  and  at  20 
bought  an  interest  in  his  brother's  business  in  Troy. 
In  1874,  quit  business  and  went  to  college.  After 
dallying  with  journalism  went  into  business  in  Fort 
Wayne,  and  originated  ladies'  shirt  waists.  Why 
ask?     Of  course  he  got  rich. 

FLEMING,  STEPHEN  B.—  Born  in  Fort  Wayne, 
1871.  Still  lives  there.  Educated  at  Notre  Dame. 
Served  two  terms  as  state  senator;  manufacturer  of 
paper,  window  glass  and  beer. 

FRASER,  DON  —  Born  near  Montreal  during  the 
siege  of  Sebastopol,  but  the  siege  went  right  on. 
Hung  around  Niagara  Falls  for  .thirteen  years  be- 
fore making  up  his  mind  to  move  on  to  Benton 
County,  Ind.  Complains  that  his  friends  never 
write  his  name  correctly,  which  shows  that  they 
imitate  his  autograph.  In  addition  to  being  a  Ca- 
nadian, he  is  a  lawyer. 

FRINK,  GEORGE  OTIS  —  Born  at  Indianapolis, 
1874.     Newspaper  artist;  father  of  "  Circus  Solly." 

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FERGUSON,  CARL  — Born  at  Logansport,  1889. 
Yale  '10.  Came  to  Chicago,  191 1;  constructing 
engineer  with  Thompson-Starrett  Co.  Ambition 
—  to  hve  long  enough  to  have  a  longer  biography. 

FINNEY,  SAM  —  Born  Attica,  1864.  Educated 
at  Wabash  College.  Began  business  for  himself 
at  West  Point,  Ind.,  at  age  of  21,  and  later  was 
in  the  grain  commission  business  at  Detroit,  Mich., 
for  five  years;  after  that  operated  a  line  of  ele- 
vators along  tiie  Wabash  R.  R. ;  came  to  Chicago, 
1901,  joined  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade,  and  has 
since  conducted  a  grain  commission  business.  Re- 
publican.    Episcopalian. 

FENTON,  WILLIAM  TAYLOR  —  Banker  ;  born 
on  farm  near  Madison,  1848.  Entered  banking 
house  of  Fletcher  &  Sharpe,  Indianapolis,  as  a  boy, 
serving  for  ten  years;  then  went  to  Merchants' 
National  Bank,  Chicago,  as  discount  clerk ;  and 
afterward  cashier  for  six  years  of  the  First  Na- 
tional Bank  of  Ottumwa,  la. ;  returned  to  Chicago, 
1 891,  assisting  in  organization  of  National  Bank  of 
the  Republic,  of  which  he  became  cashier ;  vice- 
president  same  since  1897.  Has  served  as  presi- 
dent niinois  Bankers'  Association,  Chicago  Clear- 
ing House,  two  terms,  and  Chicago  Bankers'  Club; 
life  member  Art  Institute  of  Chicago. 

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FENTON,  HOWARD  WITHROW  —  Born  Indi- 
anapolis, 1877;  banker.  Ilcgan  in  a  clerical  posi- 
tion with  N.  W.  Harris  &  Co.,  1895,  ^^^  remained 
with  them  and  their  successors,  the  Harris  Trust  & 
Savings  Bank,  becoming  treasurer  in  1907,  director 
and  member  executive  committee,  1909,  and  vice- 
president  and  treasurer  in  191 1;  also  president  of 
the  Schiller  Co. 


FULLER,  W.  E.— Born  at  Richmond  during  the 
war.  Has  lived  in  Peru  and  admits  it.  Was  with 
Bufifalo  Bill,  Barnum  &  Bailey  and  other  shows 
long  enough  to  see  his  literature  pasted  on  two- 
thirds  of  all  the  barns  in  this  country.  His  present 
business  is  insuring  malefactors  of  great  wealth 
against  going  to  jail,  thus  keeping  the  jails  from 
becoming  overcrowded. 

GLENN,  JOHN  M.— Born  in  Fort  Wayne. 
Moved  to  Monmouth,  111.,  when  a  mere  child ;  came 
to  Chicago  in  1886.  Was  a  newspaper  reporter  for 
a  number  of  years,  and  is  now  secretary  of  the 
Illinois  Manufacturers  Association.  Ever  and 
anon  Fate  comes  around  and  measures  him  for  a 
new  boom.  Has  every  qualification  for  statecraft, 
appearing  at  his  best  in  a  silk  hat  and  having  a 
handshake  that  never  loses  its  magnetism. 

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GREEN,  EDWARD  W.— Born  in  Fountain 
County,  1863.  liaseball  fan.  Also  general  agent 
of  the  M.  K.  &  T.  system  at  Pittsburg,  Pa.  Began 
as  a  hardware  merchant  in  Madison,  Kan.,  and 
pushed  the  business  so  hard  the  opposition  bought 
him  out.  Tiien  became  connected  with  the  Santa 
Fe  at  Empria,  then  came  to  Chicago  and  was  in 
the  steel  business,  after  which  he  retired  to  the 
quieter  life  of  Pittsburg.  Since  he  went  to  that 
city  the  government  has  authorized  the  spelling  of 
its  name  with  an  "  h." 

GATES,  CHARLES  MORTIMER—  Born  in  Steu- 
ben County,  1855.  Taught  school  for  a  while,  but 
decided  manufacturing  butter  packages  was  more 
to  his  liking.  Subsequently  organized  and  headed 
a  $4,000,000  corporation  which  makes  dairy  supplies 
of  all  kinds,  except  milk.  Retired  from  active  busi- 
ness because  of  ill  health. 

GARBER,  MICHAEL  C— Born  at  Madison  in 
1850.  He  was  with  his  father.  Col.  M.  C  Garber, 
w^hcn  he  accompanied  Sherman  on  his  march 
thn)ui;li  the  Carolinas.  Graduated  at  Hanover  Col- 
lege, and  became  connected  with  the  Madison 
Courier  in  1872.  Has  been  connected  with  it  ever 
since.     Has  also  been  connected  with  the  Madison 

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postoffice  to  some  extent,  and  wants  to  get  the  Ohio 
River  improved. 

GURLEY,  ROBERT  E.—  liorn  in  1858  on  the 
banks  of  the  Wabash,  far  away,  where  the  moon- 
light is  fair  and  the  candles  twinkle  through  the 
sycamores.  Will  sing  it,  nnless.  While  his  father 
was  in  the  army,  little  Robert,  though  only  5  or  6, 
kept  the  family  —  worried.  Came  to  Chicago  in 
1906,  and  is  a  serious-minded  engineer. 

GRAHAM,  GEORGE  W.— Lived  the  first  ten 
years  of  his  life  at  Tcrre  Haute.  Since  then  has 
lived  in  New  York,  Chicago  and  other  places  out- 
side of  Indiana.  Vice-president  Delta  Kappa  Ep- 
silon  fraternity ;  vice-president  Cornell  Society ; 
vice-president  Northwestern  Association.  Recre- 
ation :     Real  estate. 

GRIFFIN,  L.  D.— Born,  1859,  in  Rush  County. 
Classical  education  at  Butler  University,  also  got 
prince  albert  suit  when  graduated.  Has  diploma 
framed  somewhere.  Remembers  a  mint  bed  near 
his  birthplace.  Favorite  song,  "  Backward,  Turn 
P.ackward,  O,  Time,  in  Thy  Flight."  Once  a 
Rushville  law  partner  of  Jim  Watson  which  speaks 
well  and  who  speaks  well  of  him.     Now  treasurer 

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Parry  Mfg.  Co.,  Indianapolis;  unmarried,  lives  at 
Columbia  Club,  and  stands  pat  — in  politics. 

GOODWIN,  JOHN  S.— liorn,  i<S58,  in  Edinburg, 
Ind.  I'ather  was  a  i)reaclier.  Graduated  from 
DePauw  when  it  was  called  Asbury.  Came  to  Chi- 
cago in  1891,  is  a  bank  attorney,  has  an  estate  at 
Naperville,  and  raises  thoroughbred  cattle,  horses, 
hogs  and  sheep.  Lawyers  do  not  try  to  get  rich 
raising  chickens. 

GUILLIAMS,      JOHN      ROBINSON  —  Born      in 

Hendricks  Comity  in  1868;  never  had  the  colic. 
Lived  for  a  time  in  Missouri  in  the  James  brothers' 
neighborhood.  Returned  to  Indiana  in  1885,  and 
came  to  Chicago  in  1887.  Street  railway  attorney, 
and  lives  in  Evanston. 

GOODRICH,  JAMES  P.— Born  on  a  farm  in 
Randolph  County,  Ind.,  in  1864.  Taught  school 
and  attendetl  De  Pauw  l^niversity;  also  became  a 
lawyer  ami  receiver  for  a  railroad.  After  that  they 
couldn't  keep  him  down.  Is  trustee  of  W^abash 
College,  president  of  a  loan  and  trust  company,  and 
director  of  a  few  banks  in  which  directing  is  easy. 
Eavorite  vice :     Being  a  Republican. 


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GOULD,  M.  L.— Born  in  Terre  Haute,  April  8, 
1864.  Attended  State  University  at  Bloomington. 
Lived  from  1884  until  1900  in  Minneapolis,  St. 
Paul,  Omaha  and  Chicago.  Since  then  has  lived 
in  Indianapolis.     Favorite  business :     Coal  mining. 

GRESHAM,  OTTO  — Born  Corydon,  1859;  edu- 
cated at  Santa  Clara  (Cal.)  College  and  Wabash 
College,  graduating  from  latter  in  class  of  1881 ; 
read  law  in  office  of  Baker,  Hord  &  Hendricks, 
Indianapolis ;  graduate  of  Columbian  Law  School, 
Washington,  1884.  Practiced  law  at  Indianapolis, 
1884-1895;  since  then  in  Chicago.  Recreation: 
Farming. 

GIBSON,  WILLIAM  ANDREW  —  Born  Logans- 
port,  1865.  Educated  in  public  schools  of  Logans- 
port  ;  unmarried.  Began  as  operator,  in  railway 
and  commercial  service,  and  was  Associated  Press 
operator;  stenographer  and  private  secretary  to 
general  freight  and  passenger  agents  and  soliciting 
freight  agent  C.  B.  &  O.  R.  R.  Co.,  about  four 
years ;  engaged  in  photo-engraving  business  in 
Denver,  Colo.,  several  years ;  assistant  secretary 
Western  Passenger  Association,  Chicago,  1898- 
1907;  executive  secretary  Chicago  Association  of 
Commerce  since  July  i,  1907.  Republican.  Con- 
gregationalist. 

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GIGNILLIAT,  LEIGH  ROBINSON  —  Born  at 
Savannah,  Ga.,  July  4,  1875.  Savannah  has  cele- 
brated his  birthday  regularly  ever  since.  Graduate 
of  Emerson  Institute,  Washington,  D.  C.,  and  of 
Virginia  Military  Institute.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
and  Superintendent  Culver  Military  Academy.  Is 
the  author  of  a  book  on  the  value  of  military  train- 
ing for  boys,  and  is  handsome  on  horseback. 

GILLILAN,  STRICKLAND  W.— Born  in  Ohio, 
and  moved  to  Richmond,  Ind.,  where  he  attained 
distinction  for  two  reasons:  (i)  lie  did  not  work 
for  the  Pan  Handle  Railroad,  (2)  he  wrote  "  Fin- 
nigin,"  the  poem  which  is  the  "  Casey  at  the  Bat  " 
of  railroading.  After  molding  public  opinion  on 
the  Richmund  Palladium  for  many  years,  he  went 
to  California  and  wrote  poems  on  love,  clothing, 
bonnets,  weather  and  other  subjects  too  numerous 
to  mention.  Then  he  removed  to  Baltimore  and 
became  a  lyceum  star.  Now  he  is  at  home  but 
two  nights  in  the  year,  drawing  palatial  sums  the 
other  nights  for  wearing  an  open-face  suit,  and 
allowing  his  voice  to  leak  for  ninety  minutes.  Owns 
a  humorous  automobile,  and  painted  his  new  house 
again  tiiis  fall. 

GILMORE.  WILLIAM  S.— Born  in  Kosciusko 
County.     Graduate  of   Wabash    College   and    Rose 

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Polytechnic  Institute.  Member  I'hi  Gamma  Delta 
fraternity ;  handles  stocks  and  bonds  in  Chicago  and 
golf  clubs  in  Evanston,  Is  the  father  of  William 
S.  Gilmore,  Jr.,  who  is  just  becoming  aware  of  the 
fact. 

GEIST,  CLARENCE  HENRY  — Born  Laporte, 
Ind.,  January  lo,  1867;  educated  in  public  schools 
of  Westville,  Ind.  Worked  on  fann  in  I^porte 
County,  and  at  age  of  21  went  to  Clay  County, 
Neb.,  and  engaged  in  farming  until  1893;  came  to 
Chicago;  in  railroad  passenger  service  one  year;  in 
the  real  estate  business,  and  since  1901  in  present 
business  of  gas  and  electric  lighting,  being  presi- 
dent, respectively,  Hammond  Illuminating  Co.,  S. 
Shore  Gas  and  Electric  Co.,  Michigan  City  and 
Northern  Indiana  Gas  Co.,  Florence  (Ala.)  Gas 
and  Fuel  Co. ;  also  director  of  the  Manufacturers' 
Bank,  Chicago. 

GUERNSEY,  GUY  —  Born  Terre  Haute,  1872. 
Graduate  of  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law  with 
degree  of  LL.B.,  1904.  Member  firm  of  Lamborn 
&  Guernsey  since  1904.  Clerk  of  the  Probate 
Court  of  Cook  County,  1906-1910.  Republican. 
Secretary  Chicago-Kent  College  of  Law  since  1906. 
President  of  West  Central  Improvement  Associa- 
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tion.     Recreations:     Houseboating,     hunting     and 
fishing. 

HAAS,  GEORGE  E.— Born  in  Shelbyville  in  1874. 
(Jot  his  hopeful  chsposition  at  liojje,  where  he  hved 
until  he  could  no  longer  resist  the  temptation  to 
enter  the  insurance  business  in  Chicago.  Is  west- 
ern manager  of  the  Atlas  Insurance  Co. ;  likes 
music  and  imagines  that  he  plays  golf. 


HARRIS,  ADDISON  C—  Born  in  Wayne  County, 
October  i,  1840.  Tried  farming  until  he  was 
20;  then,  despite  his  Quaker  ancestry,  decided 
to  become  a  lawyer.  Is  practicing  in  Indianapolis 
when  not  coaxing  his  conscience. 

HASKELL,  GEORGE  STAFFORD  —  Native  of 
Coatesville,  Hendricks  County ;  41  years  old ;  has 
whiskers ;  plays  golf ;  shoots ;  is  in  the  insurance 
business  in  Chicago,  and  is  generous  to  a  fault,  if 
it  is  his.     He  is  the  husband  of  Kathryn  M.  Haskell. 

HAYES,  WILL  H.— Graduate  of  Wabash  Col- 
lege ;  practices  law  in  Sullivan  County ;  teaches  a 
class  in  Sunday  school ;  is  a  member  of  all  the 
Masonic  bodies ;  belongs  to  the  Elks,  the  Phi  Delta 

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Theta  fraternity,  the  Republican  party,  and  a  num- 
ber of  clubs  that  have  waiting  lists.  Recreation : 
Making  political  slates. 

HEATH,  WILLIAM  AMES  —  Born  Sullivan 
County,  1862.  Graduate  of  University  of  Illinois, 
1883.  Entered  service  of  the  Champaign  (111.) 
National  Bank  as  messenger,  1883,  and  remained 
with  the  bank  nineteen  years,  becoming  cashier ; 
state  bank  examiner  for  Illinois,  1902-1904;  vice- 
president  Hibernian  Banking  Association,  1904- 
1910;  president  Live  Stock  Exchange  National 
Bank  since  January,  1910. 

HETTLER,  HERMAN  HENRY  —  Born  Allen 
County,  1862.  Educated  public  schools  of  Fort 
Wayne,  Ind.  Began  business  career  as  employe  in 
lumber  yard  in  1878,  and  has  continued  in  lumber 
business;  organized,  in  1887,  Herman  H.  Hettler 
Luinber  Co. 

HOUGH,  CLARENCE  AUGUSTUS  —  Born 
Greenfield,  Ind.  A.B.,  DePauw  University,  Green- 
castle,  Ind.,  1888;  A.M.,  1891.  Engaged  in  news- 
paper work  at  Chicago,  as  reporter,  special  and 
feature  writer,  1892-1901  ;  president  Chicago  Photo- 
gravure Co.  since  1901. 

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HOTCHKISS,  CHARLES  WILCOX—  Born  New 
York,  1863.  Educated  in  public  schools  and  West 
Windielf  Academy,  New  York.  Began  engineer- 
ing work  with  the  N.  W.,  W.  S.  &  B.  R.  R.,  1881 ; 
with  South  Pa.  R.  R.,  1 882-1 885 ;  with  M.  C. 
R.  R.,  1885-1895;  C.  J.  R.  R.,  1895-1898;  Chicago 
Union  Transfer  Co.,  1899-1900;  general  manager 
Chicago,  Indiana  &  Southern  Ry.,  and  Indiana 
Harbor  Belt  Ry.  since  1900. 

HOFFMAN,  EDWARD  G.—  Born  in  Allen  County 
in  1878.  Graduated  in  law;  democratic  state  cen- 
tral committeeman  two  terms ;  ran  for  the  state 
senate  once ;  famous  debater ;  lives  and  laws  in 
Fort  Wayne. 


HOWE,  WARREN  D.— Born  in  Switzerland 
C<nnity,  1867.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1884;  in  1895 
graduated  as  homeopathic  physician.  After  a  few 
years  in  Colorado,  during  which  he  incidentally 
was  president  of  the  Colorado  State  Homeopathic 
Medical  Society,  he  returned  to  Chicago,  antl  is 
treasurer  of  the  Wm.  D.  Gibson  Co. 

HALL,  JOHN  A. —  Born  in  1872  in  Tippecanoe 
County ;  went  through   Purdue,  came  to  Chicago, 

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landed  with  Montgomery,  Ward  &  Co.,  and  is  there 
yet. 

HAMMOND,  EDWIN  POLLOK  —  Born,  1835,  at 
Brookville.  Served  with  distinction  in  Union  army. 
With  Sherman  on.  march  to  the  sea,,  as  colonel. 
After  the  war  practiced  law;  was  elected  judge  of 
30th  circuit.  Afterward  supreme  court  justice. 
Now  practicing  law  at  Lafayette  and  is  the  father- 
in-law  of  Wm.  B.  Austin. 

HEALY,  CHARLES  FRANCIS  -  Born  in  Wis- 
consin in  1869.  Located  in  Indianapolis  in  1888. 
Was  once  grand  marshal  of  a  ^xDlitical  parade  there, 
but  his  horse  ran  away  and  broke  up  the  parade. 
He  then  abandoned  a  political  career  and  came  to 
Chicago  as  sales  manager  for  Cottolene. 

HOLMES,  C.  OLIVER— Born  on  Salt  Creek,  on 
the  line  between  Lake  and  Porter  Counties,  1883. 
Each  county  now  claims  him.  Milked  ten  cows 
night  and  morning  and  walked  three  miles  to  school. 
President  South  Side  Trust  and  Savings  Bank, 
Gary.  Insurgent  Republican,  Methodist,  and  Gary 
booster. 

HOLLOWAY,  EDWARD  MORTON  —  Born  in 
Wayne  County,  1861.     His  father  was  U.  S.  consul 

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at  St.  Petersburg  and  consul-general  at  Halifax, 
and  his  grandfather  was  a  congressman  and  com- 
missioner of  patents,  so  office-holding  comes  natural 
to  him.  A.B.,  Cornell,  1883.  Born  a  Quaker,  and 
still  is  one  —  wearing  his  hat  during  office  hours. 
Once  shook  hands  with  E.  H.  Harriman  and  Jim 
Hill  in  presence  of  witnesses.  Was  business  man- 
ager of  Indianapolis  Times;  came  to  Chicago  in 
1891,  and  is  clerk  of  U.  S.  Circuit  court  of  appeals. 
Secretary  of  Indiana  Society ;  was  presented  a 
punch  bowl  at  1909  dinner  and  has  almost  worn  it 
out.  Famous  for  ability  to  provide  tasks  for  the 
Willing  Workers'  Band. 

HOWE,  WILLIAM  G— Born,  1869,  in  Switzer- 
land County.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1887;  worked  in 
a  hardware  store  and  attended  night  school,  and 
now  he  is  assistant  manager  of  Wm.  D.  Gibson  Co. 

HOBSON,  HENRY  M.— Born  at  Bedford,  1881, 
came  to  Chicago  in  1889.  Tablet  on  restaurant 
where  he  first  ate  reads,  "  Ham  and  Eggs  20c  To- 
day." Expert  traveler  in  Frank  Reed's  private  car. 
Manager  Chicago  Office  Lawyers'  Cooperative  Pub- 
lishing Co. ;  plays  golf  and  some  politics. 

HALL,  GEORGE  W.,  M.D.— Born  in  Montgom- 
ery County  in  1869.     Got  his  M.D.  at  Rush  Medi- 

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cal  College  in  1893;  ^^^^  post-graduate  work  in 
Europe ;  holds  chair  of  associate  professor  of  medi- 
cine at  Rush  now,  and  is  attending  physician  and 
surgeon  at  Cook  County  Hospital. 

HEADINGTON,  CHARLES  F.—  Born  in  Ohio, 
moved  to  Portland,  Ind.,  in  1853;  went  with  his 
father  in  the  Union  army  during  the  war ;  came 
home  when  the  country  was  saved  and  attended 
school,  then  sold  drugs  for  eight  years  and  then 
went  into  the  dry  goods  business  at  Portland.  Still 
interested  in  that,  but  lives  in  Chicago. 

HENOCH,  LOUIS  M.— Born  in  1869;  lived  at 
Laporte  until  1888.  Came  to  Chicago,  connected 
himself  with  Jos.  T.  Ryerson  &  Son's  steel  busi- 
ness; disconnected  himself  in  1908  and  joined  with 
U.  S.  Steel  Co.,  and  then  added  unto  himself  the 
vice-presidency  and  treasurership  of  the  Scully 
Steel  &  Iron  Co.     Also  belongs  to  the  Lambs  Club. 

HART,  HAROLD  H.— Born  in  Lafayette  in  1881. 

Attended  public  schools  and  to  business  and  now 
he  is  the  president  of  the  Great  Western  Supply 
and  Construction  Co.,  of  Chicago. 

HAMILL,  ERNEST  ALFRED  —  Born  Blooming- 
ton,  1851.     Came  to  Chicago  when  10  months  old. 

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Educated  in  public  grammar  and  high  schools  of 
Chicago.  IJankcr  since  July  16,  1889;  president 
Corn  Exchange  National  Bank ;  vice-president 
Elgin  National  Watch  Co. ;  director  Northern 
Trust  Co. ;  resident  vice-president  American  Surety 
Co.,  of  New  York.  Treasurer  Chicago  Board  of 
Trade,  United  Charities  of  Chicago,  and  Art  In- 
stitute. 

HOWE,  THOMAS  CARR  —  Born  in  1867  in 
Clarke  County.  Educated  at  Butler  College.  Re- 
jKjrter  on  Indianapolis  Journal,  also  instructor  at 
lUitler,  after  graduation.  In  1890  got  married  and 
traveled  in  Europe,  settling  in  Berlin  and  studying 
(Germanic  philolog)\  In  1892  returned  to  Butler 
College  as  Armstrong  professor  of  Germanic  lan- 
guage. From  1896  to  1899  attended  Harvard  and 
was  given  degree  of  Ph.D.  Again  returned  to 
Butler;  in  1908  had  charge  of  campaign  which 
raised  $250,000  additional  endowment.  In  1907  be- 
came dean ;  in  1908  became  president.  In  college 
days  was  member  of  Delta  Tau  Delta  and  Philo- 
kurian  Literary  Society.  In  addition  to  directing 
the  stream  of  knowledge  at  Butler,  he  is  a  director 
of  the  Indianapolis  Water  Co. 

HARPER,  SAMUEL  A.— Born  Orland,  Ind., 
1875.     Educated    Waterloo    (Ind.)    High    School; 

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Kent  College  of  Law  (Chicago),  1895;  University 
of  Michigan,  literary  and  law  departments,  1896- 
1899;  LL.B.,  1899.  Practiced  with  Frank  S.  Roby 
as  Roby  &  Harper,  Auburn,  Ind.,  1899-1901  (Judge 
Roby  is  now  justice  Appellate  Court  of  Indiana)  ; 
practiced  in  Chicago  since  1901  ;  now  associated  in 
practice  with  T.  E.  D.  Bradley  and  A.  W.  Eheim, 
under  firm  name  of  Bradley,  Harper  &  Eheim ; 
has  acted  as  special  attorney  for  the  state  in  a  num- 
ber of  important  cases  in  Supreme  Court  of  Illinois. 
Republican.  Ruling  elder  Maywood  Presbyterian 
church. 


HARPER,  JOHN  ERASMUS  —  Born  in  Ken- 
tucky, 1851.  M.D.,  University  Medical  College 
(New  York  University),  1878.  Professor  oph- 
thalmology and  otology.  College  Physicians  and 
Surgeons,  Chicago  (University  of  Illinois),  since 
its  foundation,  1882 ;  oculist  and  aurist  to  several 
hospitals  and  institutions.  Editor  Western  Medical 
Reporter,  1881-1891. 

HALL,  GEORGE  WASHINGTON  —  Born  Craw- 
fordsville,  1869.  Graduate  Wabash  College,  A.M., 
1890;  Rush  Medical  College,  M.D.,  1893;  special 
post-graduate  studies  National  Hospital  for  Para- 
lyzed and  Epileptics,  London  Eng.,  and  in  Berlin, 

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Germany,  1904;  post-graduate  work  in  Vienna  and 
Munich,  1907.  Assistant  professor  medicine,  Rusli 
Medical  College;  attending  neurologist  Cook 
County  Hospital. 


HILLIS,  DAVID  MARQUIS  —  Born  on  farm  in 
Decatur  County,  1841.  Jiarly  education  in  winters 
in  country  school  (working  on  farm  summers)  ; 
A.B.,  Northwestern  Christian  (now  Butler)  Uni- 
versity, Indianapolis,  1864  (valedictorian)  ;  read  law 
with  Cumback  &  Bonner,  Greensburg,  Ind.,  and  one 
year  at  Yale  Law  School.  In  November,  1865, 
went  into  the  law  office  of  Polk  &  Ilubbell,  Des 
Moines,  la.,  practicing  with  them  two  years ;  retired. 


HOLMAN,  J.  WINCHESTER  — Born  at  Hins- 
dale, 1 87 1.  Attended  public  school  at  Indianapolis, 
Ind.  At  an  early  age  entered  the  advertising  and 
publishing  business  in  various  parts  of  the  United 
States,  being  connected  with  several  trade  and  in- 
dustrial publications.  In  1902  became  interested 
in  the  Mining  World  at  Chicago,  and  was  elected 
and  served  as  secretary  and  treasurer.  In  191 1 
was  elected  president  of  the  Mining  World  Com- 
pany, publishers  of  the  Mining  and  Engineering 
World,  Chicago. 

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HALL,  W.  H. —  Born  a  boy  at  Evansville. 
Owned  a  rifle  and  hound  dog.  While  hunting  rab- 
bits shot  the  dog  through  the  tail.  Left  a  hole 
through  which  the  wind  whistled  when  the  dog 
wagged  the  appendage.  Result :  The  dog  be- 
came so  bewildered  it  ran  itself  to  death  trying  to 
find  who  was  whistling  for  it.  Mr.  Hall  thus 
qualified  to  be  manager  of  the  Addressograph  Co., 
Chicago. 

HUBBARD,  KIN  —  Broke  into  journalism  in 
Ohio.  Went  to  Indiana  and  discovered  Abe  Mar- 
tin. Makes  epigrams  as  easily  as  stenographers 
make  mistakes.  Is  the  favorite  son  of  the  Amer- 
ican Magazine,  and  is  weary  of  being  asked  whether 
he  is  "  any  Kin  to  Eibert  or  Old  Mother."  Lives 
in  Indianapolis.  Favorite  sport :  Getting  money 
from  a  syndicate.  Has  published  several  almanacs 
and  is  an  impressionist  in  art.  His  greatest  am- 
bition is  to  be  a  champion  Marathon  runner. 

HUTCHINSON,  W.  B.—  Born  of  rich  but  respect- 
able parents  in  1877.  Studied  German  in  Germany, 
and  attended  a  military  academy  as  long  as  they 
would  let  him.  Went  around  the  world  once,  and 
kept  out  of  trouble  because  his  father  and  mother 
were  with  him.     Does  plain  and  fancy  contracting 

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and  engineering  at  Michigan  City,  and  plays  with 
English  bulldogs  and  dynamite. 

IRWIN,  WILLIAM  G.—  Born  1866,  President 
Irwin's  bank,  Columbus,  Ind.,  and  of  the  interur- 
ban  line,  and  has  a  signature  that  looks  like  a  wind- 
break. 

INGRAM,  JOHN  C— Born  in  1853  in  Ohio,  but 
four  years  later  got  over  the  line.  Was  a  banker 
for  a  while,  then  found  a  bed  of  roses  in  the  in- 
surance business.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1904  as 
assistant  manager  of  western  department  of  Ger- 
man-American Insurance  Co.,  and  German  Alliance 
Insurance  Co.  Claims  never  to  have  written  a 
book  or  painted  a  picture.  Claim  now  being  ad- 
justed. 

JACOBS,  ABRAHAM  W.— Born  at  Kendallville, 
1864.  At  8  went  to  Germany  and  intended  study- 
ing medicine  at  Darmstadt,  but  concluded  to  return 
to  Indiana  and  be  a  merchant.  In  1891  became 
connected  with  Noble  County  Bank  and  is  nbw  its 
president;  also  president  Kendallville  Trust  &  Sav- 
ings Co.,  Farmers'  Bank  of  Avilla  and  Farmers' 
Bank  of  South  Milford.  Is  treasurer  of  Kendall- 
ville Mfg.  Co.,  which  has  a  branch  at  South  Bend. 

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JACKSON,  THOMAS  J.,  M.D.—  iluin  in  England, 
i860,  and  came  to  Indiana  in  cliildhood.  Taught 
school,  then  entered  DePauw.  A.  V>.,  1887;  A.  M., 
1890.  Won  scholarship  at  College  of  Physicians 
and  Surgeons ;  took  faculty  prize  for  highest  stand- 
ing; graduated  1897.  Studied  and  traveled  in 
Europe.     Practices  his  profession  in  Chicago. 

JORDAN,  JAMES  H.— Born  in  West  Virginia, 
1842.  Came  to  Indiana  when  12  years  old  and 
lived  on  farm  near  Corydon.  Served  in  45th 
Indiana  volunteers  during  Civil  war ;  was  twice 
wounded.  Graduated  in  law  and  literature  at 
Wabash.  Admitted  to  bar  in  1869.  Practiced  law 
until  he  became  a  member  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  Indiana.     Home,  Martinsville. 

JOHNSON,  AUGUST  H.  W.— Born  in  Chicago, 
January  9th,  1869.  That  was  why  his  parents 
named  him  August.  Has  lived  in  East  Chicago, 
Ind.,  since  he  was  20  years  old.  Veteran  of 
the  Spanish-American  war,  and  built  most  of  the 
sky-scrapers  of  East  Chicago.  Is  a  Knight  of 
Pythias  and  an  Elk,  though  married. 

JOHNSON,  EVAN  —  Born  at  New  Castle  in 
1859.  Claims  to  have  worn  redtop  boots,  a  red 
scarf,   greased   a   saw   with   bacon   rind,   thawed   a 

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Ijuinp,  paris  greened  pulatoes  and  devoured  crack- 
lings. Went  to  Washington,  1).  C.,  with  testimon- 
ials from  the  village  editor,  his  Sunday  School 
teacher  and  the  local  i)lutocrat.  Came  to  Chicago 
in  1900  and  engaged  in  publishing  a  trade  paper. 
Never  did  much  other  literary  work. 

JOSEPH,  CARL  —  Born  at  Viucennes,  1843. 
Father  was  first  man  to  sell  ready-made  clothing  in 
Indiana.  Located  in  Chicago  in  1886.  Head  of 
Carl  Joseph  Tailoring  Co.  Golfer  —  makes  18 
holes  in  125  (Bogy  79). 

JENKS,  L.  B. —  Became  a  traveling  salesman  in 
1876,  and  has  about  decided  to  continue  in  the 
business.  Once  lived  in  Indianapolis;  but  now  lives 
in  a  satchel.  Can  shave  himself  without  waiting 
for  the  engine  to  take  water. 

JENNINGS,  GEORGE  T.—  Born  in  New  Albany, 
1868.  Moved  to  Indianapolis,  1880.  Came  to 
Chicago,  1892,  and  is  in  charge  of  this  territory  for 
the  T,  A.  Snider  Preserve  Co. 

JUDAH,  NOBLE  BRANDON  — Born  Vincennes, 
1851.  Student  X'incennes  University  and  Indiana 
State  University;  Ph.B.,  Brown  University,  1872; 
studied  law  in  ofiice  of  Hitchcock  &  Dupee,  and 

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now  senior  member  Judah,  Willard,  Wolf  &  Reich- 
mann.  Vice-president  South  Side  Elevated  R.  R. 
Co. 

JACKSON,  JOHN  LUTHER— Born  Stockwell, 
1866.  Ph.B.,  DePauw  University,  1889;  A.M., 
1892;  LL.B.,  Chicago  College  of  Law,  1893.  Ad- 
mitted to  bar,  1892 ;  became  a  member  of  the  firm 
of  Bond,  Adams,  Pickard  &  Jackson,  1892. 

JONES,  G.  EDWIN  —  Desires  us  to  say  right 
here  and  now  that  he  has  led  and  is  living  a  simple 
life  in  Chicago,  claims  to  be  oldest  Hoosier  exile 
here,  having  trekked  in  in  1859.  For  further  partic- 
ulars see  city  directory. 

JOHNSON,  O.  ROMEO  — Born  in  Dublin  (Ind.), 
1856.  Adopted  journalism  in  1876  in  Indianapolis. 
Worked  on  Journal  till  1884;  since  then  with  the 
News.  Vice-consul  general  of  U.  S.  at  London 
1889-1890,  and  is  gradually  replacing  his  H's.  Was 
general  agent  L.  E.  &  W.  Ry.,  1897-1900.  At 
these  times  he  was  not  on  payroll  of  the  News. 
Mentioned  in  one  of  Shakespere's  plays,  where 
Juliet  wildly  inquires :  "  O,  Romeo,  wherefore  art 
thou?"  and  pauses  for  a  reply.  Gets  none,  as  she 
does  not  use  the  want  columns  of  the  News. 

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KNOTTS,  ARMANIS  F.— Born  in  Ohio,  1858. 
Came  to  Indiana  in  1868.  Began  practice  of  law 
at  Hammond,  1888.  Planned  city  of  Gary,  1906; 
bought  8,000  acres  for  the  steel  company,  and  is 
called  the  "  Father  of  Gary."  President  and  of- 
ficer of  several  financial  concerns. 

KIMBROUGH,  HAL.  CURRY  —  Born  in  Ohio, 
1872;  moved  to  Muncie  and  lived  there  many  years. 
Built  a  steam  heating  plant  in  Muncie  and  did  no 
other  literary  work.  Came  to  Chicago  for  metro- 
politan training  and  now  has  some  one  to  answer 
the  phone  for  him. 

KEMPNER,  ADOLPH  — Born  in  Germany  in 
1869  and  came  to  America  in  1882.  Graduated 
from  Elkhart  High  School  in  1885.  Became  a 
member  of  the  Chicago  Board  of  Trade  in  1899, 
and  is  associated  with  "  Corn  King  "  Phillips.  Is 
fond  of  editions  de  luxe,  music,  horses  and  fishing, 
and  longs  to  become  a  toast-master. 

KEMPNER.  HARRY  B.— Born  at  Elkhart  in 
1893;  came  to  Chicago  in  1891  and  devotes  himself 
to  advertising.     Expert  at  Kelly  pool. 

KELLER,  LOUIS  J—  Born  in  Noble  County ;  in 
lieu  of  biographical  data  tries  to  convince  us  that 

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neurasthenia  is  good  for  people.  Intimates  that 
his  object  in  hfe  is  to  make  the  doctors  happy. 
Reads  Emerson  on  "  Compensation."  Insinuates 
that  this  volume  should  be  called  "  Biographical 
Inflammation."  For  further  data  consult  telephone 
directory. 

KERN,  JOHN  WORTH  —  Born  in  Howard 
County,  1849.  Lawyer.  In  1900  and  1904  led 
democratic  forlorn  hopes  as  candidate  for  governor; 
assisted  Bryan  in  1910.  Elected  U.  S.  Senator  to 
succeed  Albert  J.  Beveridge.  Made  good  speech  at 
Indiana  Society  banquet  in  1910.  Post-graduate 
democrat  of  the  old  school  and  never  gets  mixed 
in  his  talks  to  the  voters. 

KAPPES,  CHARLES  R.— Born  in  Kentucky, 
1859;  three  years  later  induced  parents  to  move  to 
Indianapolis.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1892  and  went 
into  real  estate  business.  Lives  in  Evanston ;  plays 
golf  and  sells  anything  from  a  barn  lot  to  a  state. 

KING,  HOYT  — Born  at  Danville,  1870;  lived  in 
Indianapolis  many  years ;  came  to  Chicago  1892 ;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  1893.  Filled  one  epoch  as  militant 
reformer;  now  vice-president  Chicago  Transfer 
and  Clearing  Co. 

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KEEHN,  ROY  D.— Born  at  Ligonier,  1875. 
Graduate  in  law  with  degree  Juris  Doctor,  Univer- 
sity of  Chicago  Law  School,  1904.  Football 
player  and  good  lawyer.  After  May  next  his  office 
will  be  in  Otis  building. 

KANE,  THOMAS  —  Born  in  Adams  County, 
Ohio,  in  1837.  yVdanis  County,  is  the  one  where 
the  thriving  industry  of  vote-selling  was  recently 
dissolved  by  the  courts.  Mr.  Kane's  Scotch  Pres- 
byterian church  brethren  served  as  judge  and  jury 
in  those  cases.  Came  to  Tipton  County,  Ind.,  in 
1848.  Taught  school;  began  merchandising;  moved 
to  Greenfield  in  1868;  to  Indianapolis  in  1870  and 
to  Chicago  in  1872.  Successful  business  career ; 
for  eight  years  past  president  American  Spiral  Pipe 
Works.  President  board  of  trustees  and  elder  in 
Presbyterian  church;  regards  his  life  work  for  the 
past  35  years  the  circulation  of  literature  on  tithing 
as  the  only  adequate  means  for  church  and  mission- 
ary support. 

KELSEY,  HORATIO  N.—  Born  in  Ohio,  1865. 
Moved  to  Indianapolis,  and  attended  public  schools 
and  Butler  University.  Went  into  insurance  — 
usual  ladder  of  success.  Veteran  state  militiaman 
of  Indiana.  Manager  Western  Department  Sun 
Insurance  Co.,  and  lives  in  Evanston. 

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KINSEY,  CARL  D.—  Born  at  Fort  Wayne,  1879. 
Came  to  Chicago  by  way  of  Lafayette,  arriving  here 
in  1895.  Musical  manager  of  Lyon  &  Healy;  sec- 
retary of  the  Apollo  Club  (O,  you  Apollo!)  and 
prominent  in  music  and  masonry. 

KUHNS,  E.  LOUIS  — Born  in  1858,  somewhere, 
but  began  farming  in  Indiana  early  in  life.  Now 
over  six  feet  in  his  stockings  —  he  is,  not  he  has. 
Railroad  constructor  out  west  in  1880,  helping 
build  the  Sante  Fe.  Ranched  after  that.  Com- 
missioner Public  Works,  Chicago,  under  Hemp 
Washburne.  Now  with  Studebaker  Co.,  and  re- 
cently was  given  a  farewell  dinner  to  celebrate  his 
much-mourned  departure  for  New  York. 

KENYON,  CLARENCE  A.— Born  before  the  war, 
in  Michigan.  Graduated  at  Ann  Arbor ;  vaccinated 
for  the  law  —  and  it  took.  Has  lived  in  Indianapo- 
lis since  1891  ;  is  a  good  roads  agitator,  thus  stimu- 
lating the  drama  in  the  outlying  districts. 

KITCHEN,  JOHN  BRADLEY  —  Born  Indianap- 
olis, Ind.,  March  7,  1857.  Educated  Riverview 
Academy,  Poughkeepsie,  N.Y.,  and  the  Hill  School, 
Pottstown,  Pa. ;  Lafayette  College,  Easton,  Pa. ; 
class  of   1879;  unmarried.     Engaged  in  stock  and 

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bond  brokerage  business  at  Chicago  since  October, 
1881. 


KEMP,  EDWARD  MILTON  —  Born  German- 
town,  (J.,  1805.  Educated  public  schools  of  Ger- 
mantown,  O.,  and  Otterbein  University.  Began 
business  career  in  1884,  in  employ  of  the  Wabash 
(Ind.)  Screen  Door  Co.,  just  then  organized;  re- 
sided there  until  1889,  when  removed  to  Rhine- 
lander,  Wis.,  and  in  1900,  to  Chicago,  where  are 
located  the  principal  offices  of  the  company,  of 
which  he  has  been  president  and  treasurer  since 
1897;  also  vice-president  National  Wash  Board  Co. 

LANDIS,  KENSHAW  MOUNTAIN  —  Born  in 
Ohio  in  1866;  attended  public  schools  in  Logans- 
port;  graduated  Union  College  of  Law,  1891  ;  ad- 
mitted to  bar  same  year.  Practiced  law  in  Chicago ; 
was  jirivate  secretary  to  Secretary  of  State  Gres- 
ham ;  judge  U.  S.  District  Court  since  March  28, 
1905.  Once  fined  John  D.  Rockefeller  $29,000,000, 
but  John  D.  had  his  fingers  crossed. 

LANDMAN,  LOUIS  —  Born,  and  village  cut-up 
of  Waynctown,  until  he  became  floorwalker  of  the 
railway  station  there.  Practiced  playing  the  clari- 
net and  was  transferred  to  Indianapolis.     Now  G. 

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P.    A.    Michigan    Central    Railway,    with    office    in 
LaSalle  station. 

LEWIS,  BENJAMIN  F.—  Born  near  Liberty,  and 
was  named  for  Benjamin  Franklin,  who  also  wanted 
to  find  liberty.  Was  born  in  a  log  cabin,  and  is 
still  patiently  waiting  for  a  national  convention  to 
call  him.  Drove  an  ox  team  when  a  lad  —  thus 
developing  his  conversational  powers  and  lungs. 
In  1880  organized  the  Lewis  Publishing  Co.,  of 
Chicago,   and  is  its  president. 

LINDSEY,  CHARLES  T.— Born  in  South  Bend 
and  took  first  prize  at  a  baby  show.  Went  into 
banking  business  and  clings  to  the  opinion  that 
money  is  unfit  for  food  after  it  is  ninety  days  old. 
Fond  of  fishing,  and  before  one  gets  away  he  makes 
it  sign  an  affidavit  as  to  its  size.  Lives  at  South 
Bend. 

LONG,  AUSTIN  H.— Born  at  Crawfordsville 
31  years  ago;  uncle  died  and  left  him  in  charge 
of  sheet  metal  factory.  Moved  it  to  Kankakee, 
then  sold  out  and  came  to  Chicago  so  he  could 
attend  our  annual  dinners. 

LA  PIERRE,  FREDERICK  N.— Born  in  1880,  at 
Walkerton.     Class    orator   at    South    Bend   at    17. 

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After  lie  sat  down  it  was  accepted  as  finally  decided 
that  Rome  was  not  built  in  a  day.  Wrote  poetry 
while  in  high  school,  and  sang  in  choir.  Managed 
a  lecture  company,  too.  Is  now  sales  manager 
American  Lock  Nut  Co. 

LEMMON,  THOMAS  A.—  Born  at  New  Albany, 
1841.  Moved  to  Texas  in  1858,  when  Texas,  like 
the  other  place  only  needed  more  rain  and  some 
social  life.  Back  to  Indiana  in  i860;  to  Cincinnati 
in  1 861  and  rode  a  horse  four  years  during  the 
war.  Came  to  Chicago  in  1866;  went  into  the  coal 
business  —  and  you  know  what  that  means. 

LEVI,  EDWARD  J.— Born  in  Peru  in  1868. 
(n-aduated  from  the  high  school  and  adopted  the 
clothing  business.  Has  traveled  in  every  county 
in  the  U.  S.,  where  clothes  are  worn.  Located  in 
Chicago  in  1905,  in  wholesale  clothing  business. 
Lives  in  Winnetka  and  can  make  an  auto  eat  out 
of  his  hand. 

LENFESTY,  JOHN  R.—  Born  in  Madison,  1873. 
Came  to  Chicago  in  1901.  Was  T.  P.  &  F.  A.  of 
the  Frisco  Line  in  Chicago  and  San  Antonio  both 
at  once,  which  caused  his  hair  to  bleach.  Realiz- 
ing there  was  too  much  strain  in  the  straddle,  he 

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went  into  the  electrotyping  business  and  can  now 
pay  his  fare  on  any  old  railroad. 

LONG,  JESSE  R.—  Born  in  1866  in  Lawrence 
County.  Claims  he  had  his  choice  between  red 
hair  and  bow  legs  and  chose  the  hair.  Practiced 
law  in  Bloomington,  III.,  and  Muncie.  Now  prac- 
ticing law  in  Chicago.  Belongs  to  a  golf  club,  but 
can't  find  the  pill. 

LEVINSON,  SALMON  OLIVER  —  Born  Nobles- 
ville,  1865 ;  educated  old  University  of  Chicago, 
1883-1885;  A.B.,  Yale  University,  1888;  LL.B., 
Lake  Forest  University,  1891.  Admitted  to  Illinois 
bar,  1891,  and  since  in  general  practice;  member 
firm  of  Newman,  Northrup,  Levinson  &  Becker 
since  1892.  Director  of  Acme  Harvesting  Machine 
Co. 


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